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Requests for Proposals

USAID-funded activities in Bangladesh are carried out through contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements. Partners include U.S.-based, Bangladeshi, and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and for-profit organizations. Resources for those seeking opportunities to work with USAID are supplied here.

Click here for current Requests for Proposals.

Solicitation Description: Increased Capacity for Energy Access – (ICEA) Energy II
  • Estimate Dollar Range: $7-8.5 million
  • Geographic Location: Bangladesh
  • Anticipated Advertisement Date: Advertised 12/17/07
  • Anticipated Award Date: 2nd Quarter FY'08
  • Anticipated Award Type: Task Order
  • Planned Competitive Procurement Method: Limited Competition under an IQC
Solicitation Description: Cyclone Affected Aquaculture Rehabilitation Project (CAARP)
  • Estimate Dollar Range: Approximately $3 Million
  • Geographic Location: Bangladesh
  • Anticipated Award Date: 2nd Quarter FY08
  • Anticipated Award Type: Grant to a Public International Organization: World Fish
  • Planned Competitive Procurement Method: Sole Source
Solicitation Description: Integrated Protected Area Co-Management (IPAC)
  • Estimate Dollar Range: $12-15 million
  • Geographic Location: Bangladesh
  • Anticipated Advertisement Date: Advertised 01/16/08
  • Anticipated Award Date: 3rd Quarter FY'08
  • Anticipated Award Type: Task Order
  • Planned Competitive Procurement Method: Limited Competition under an IQC
Solicitation Description: Disease Surveillance and Capacity Building Activities in Cyclone Sidr Affected Areas.
  • Estimate Dollar Range: Approximately $800,000
  • Geographic Location: Bangladesh
  • Anticipated Award Date: 3rd Quarter FY08
  • Anticipated Award Type: Grant to a Public International Organization: WHO
  • Planned Competitive Procurement Method: Sole Source
Solicitation Description: Safe Motherhood and Newborn Care Project
  • Estimate Dollar Range: $7-8 Million
  • Geographic Location: Bangladesh
  • Anticipated Advertisement Date: 3rd Quarter FY 08
  • Anticipated Award Date: 4th Quarter FY 08
  • Anticipated Award Type: Access to Clinical and Community Maternal Neonatal Health Services, ACCESS Leader With Associate Cooperative Agreement
  • Planned Competitive Procurement Method: Limited Competition

Unsolicited Proposals

USAID reviews all unsolicited proposals received. However, only those that contribute unique approaches and capacities consistent with the Agency's objectives qualify for consideration for funding. Most USAID funds are fully committed to our current program. Only in exceptional cases are unsolicited proposals funded.

To be considered, an unsolicited proposal must meet the following four criteria:

  1. Must be fully supportive of USAID/Bangladesh program priorities.
  2. Must present a unique approach to addressing USAID program priorities.
  3. Must demonstrate the applicant possesses a unique capability to carry out the proposed activities.
  4. Must be demonstrated support for the proposed activities by the host country government or private institutions.

Prior to submitting an unsolicited proposal, please familiarize yourself with the USAID/Bangladesh Strategic Statement 2006-2010. Download Strategic Statement here (pdf - 88KB)

Proposal Resources

USAID provides proposal guidance on its main webpage. USAID-Bangladesh - Guidelines for submitting an unsolicited proposal.

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Procurement Resources

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